What's Up in DOM Faculty Development? 
Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Looking Ahead to 2022

The Department of Medicine Faculty Development Office is pleased to announce a list of enrichment events for the upcoming year to further inspire and assist faculty members with their professional development. Click here or scan the QR code below to view our Spring 2022 events.   

We hope you will save the date for these learning opportunities now and register once the individual event announcements are sent. 

Case of the Month

Clinical Cases from Emory Division of Hospital Medicine Annual Clinical Vignette Conference

“A Flying Crisis”

Submitted by:
Willie Smith, MD
Assistant Professor & Master Clinician
Division of Hospital Medicine
Emory Department of Medicine

Vana Bollineni, MD
Assistant Professor
Division of Hospital Medicine
Emory Department of Medicine

Jennifer Xu, MD
Assistant Professor
Division of Hospital Medicine
Emory Department of Medicine

Edited by: 
Yelena Burklin, MD, FHM, FACP
Assistant Professor
Division of Hospital Medicine
Emory Department of Medicine

STORY AND CASE

A 19-year-old male with a history of asthma, sickle cell trait, and right lower extremity benign osteochondroma post-resection, presented with a sharp left upper quadrant abdominal pain that has developed suddenly, following prolonged air travel. He denied other associated gastrointestinal symptoms, fevers, trauma, or alcohol use. His vital signs upon admission to the hospital were within normal limits, and physical examination revealed the presence of a tender palpable edge of the spleen in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen.

Laboratory findings were notable for an elevated total bilirubin level at 3.4 mg/dL and a white blood cell count of 10.6 x 103 /µl. Viral serologic testing for HIV, hepatitis A/B/C panel, EBV, and CMV were all negative. PCR testing for COVID-19 was also negative. Hemoglobin electrophoresis was obtained and revealed Hemoglobin S of 37.6%, confirming the presence of a sickle cell trait.

Additional testing, including hypercoagulable panel and antiphospholipid antibody presence, were negative as well.

Transthoracic echocardiogram was unremarkable, with no evidence of valvular abnormalities, intramural thrombi, or masses. 

The image of his computed tomography of abdomen and pelvis is provided below:

What is the diagnosis?

Have an interesting case that you would like to share with DOM faculty? Contact Amy Davis for template, sample cases, and how to submit. 

New Faculty Welcome

We are excited to welcome the following new faculty member to the Department of Medicine team! Please click on his name to send him a welcome email! 

Promotion Pro Tip

Thinking about going up for promotion? Each month, we will provide a tool or  tip that can help you continue to succeed and flourish in your career.

Research 

Department of Medicine now accepting 2022 FAME grant applications

Deadlines: January 18, 2022: Letter of intent (LOI) | February 28, 2022:
Full application

The Department of Medicine is accepting applications for its 2022 FAME grant (Fostering the Academic Mission in the Emory DOM) program, which is designed to provide support for clinical faculty to dedicate up to 20 percent of their professional time to scholarly activity including research, education, mentoring, and quality improvement projects.

One FAME grant will be awarded by the Department of Medicine, with additional awards supported by the following divisions: Hospital Medicine (2), Renal Medicine (1), Cardiology (1 or more), and Geriatrics (1). Grants will cover a 12-month period beginning September 1, 2022.

Education

Emory's Teaching Toolkit 

Emory strives to make our classrooms and campuses broadly accessible spaces in which all students can fully participate and actively learn. In this toolkit, you will have access to resources from the CFDE and across Emory that will help you learn about course development, teaching methodologies, tools, and assessment practices that promote an inclusive and equitable learning experiences for all. Click below to access a variety of resources. 

Holiday Giving 

Donate to the 2021 Department of Medicine Holiday Toy Drive!

The Department of Medicine Division of Cardiology and Project M-PACT have partnered with Atlanta CASA to help children in Atlanta have a happier holiday season by providing toys to those in need. We need your participation to make this year’s toy drive a success!

The donation deadline has been extended to December 3! 

Questions? Contact Lorri King at LMKing@emory.edu.

SharePoint vs. OneDrive

While SharePoint and OneDrive have many similar features, they are also different in many ways. If you're wondering about the difference and which is the right place for your files, please see the infographic below. 

Professional Development

Transition to First Faculty Position Workshop
December 8 | 9 a.m. - noon
Starting off in your first faculty position after finishing your training? This workshop is designed to increase your confidence in assuming the mantle of leadership inherent to being a faculty member, managing tricky power dynamics, and maintaining professional balance and focus as you begin your academic career.

Wellness and Community 

Physician Quick Consult
PQCs are 20-minute individual, confidential consultations with an FSAP licensed mental health professional to discuss current concerns (e.g., burnout) and to identify well-being strategies. Virtual consults offered M-F 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Physician Pandemic Support Group (Access via Zoom)
This weekly drop-in group is a place for support and open discussion with colleagues. Led by an FSAP psychologist, the group meets Thursdays from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. The group structure is mindfulness instruction and practice and open discussion. Not interested in the mindfulness practice? Just log in at 5:30 p.m.

Well-being Check-ins (WBCi)
WBCis are a preventive service consisting of mental health screens and a meeting with an FSAP clinician to discuss stressors and practical resilience strategies. Schedule a virtual meeting by calling 404-727–WELL.

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